5 Days Cairo and Alexandria (3 destinations)
5 Days Cairo and Alexandria (3 destinations)
5 Days Cairo and Alexandria (3 destinations)
5 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Montaza Palace, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, Old Cairo Bazaar, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle Salah Salem Street Cairo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2410-012
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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From:
$480
$418 (USD)
Operator discount: -$40
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$22
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Tour Overview
We offer you Cairo and Alexandria 5 days tour to explore impressive sightseeing across the two cities; you will explore the great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. You will also discover best sightseeing of Alexandria by visiting Alexandria Library, Qaitbey Citadel, Alexandria lighthouse, El-Mursi Abu El-Abbas Mosque, King Farouq’s Palaces and other interesting sightseeing will be visited during your tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign “Ancient Egypt Tours with your name written on it “.will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
A Welcome Drink.
Day 2 : Visit To Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid — Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra(Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artefacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from Ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artefacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco-Roman period is worth seeing, and then back to hotel, Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 : Alexandria Tour
Location: Alexandria, Montaza Palace, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast, Egypt Today Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, then drive to Alexandria by A/C car, We will drive almost 210 kilometres to Alexandria City, the second largest city in Egypt known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean. Visit to the Montazah palace and Gardens (We will drive by the Bibliotheca of Alexandria with the possibility to stop for a photo). See the Montazah palace and Gardens Salamlek palace, Haramlek palace, a garden of 317 acres of huge trees and flowers, two 5-stars hotels. And then you drive to visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria Then you drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of Stanley landmark of modern Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. . And Then you drive to visit best sites in Alexandria Start with NEW library of Alexandria (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina) the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of lighthouse one of the seven wonders of ancient world Finally you will drive back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4 : Citadel / Old Cairo
Location: Old Cairo Bazaar, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit Citadel of Salah El-din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Turkish style, Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high quality restaurant, proceed to Old Cairo to visit fascinated built wonders such as the Hanging Church that was built in the 5th century also in the Basilica style., the Abu Sirga Church which dates back to the beginning of the 15th century AD It was built in the Basilica style above the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge. And Ben Ezra Synagogue, End your tour in old Cairo with a visit to Amr Ibn El-aas mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt After that transfer to important mosques and high places of worship for the Islam faith in Cairo. With 80 percent of its population as Islam, see amazing architecture built here with Islamic Cairo Tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 5 : Departure From Cairo
Location: Cairo International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
Meals: Breakfast.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Local Taxes
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Fully Guided
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Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
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Game Drives on Safari
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Country Entry Visas
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Safety Standards Covid-19: We have put in place a series of precautionary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization. We must play our part in preventing the spread of the virus and ensuring our customers remain safe throughout the duration of their trip. In terms of hygienic practices, ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS is complying with all the WHO guidelines. 1. Groups in
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Booking brochure includes the tour itinerary, included and excluded items and services
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of ancient egypt tours charges.
Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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